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Alaska Native students made up 0.2% of Baker County's only school district enrollment in 2022-23 school year

By NE Florida News | Jan 13, 2024

In Baker County's only school district, 0.2% of students enrolled identified as Alaska Native in the 2022-23 school year.

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Multiracial students made up 4.3% of Baker County's only school district enrollment in 2022-23 school year

By NE Florida News | Jan 12, 2024

There were 215 multiracial students enrolled in Baker County's only school district in the 2022-23 school year, according to the Florida Department of Education.

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Bean Slams President Biden on House Floor Over Border Crisis

By NE Florida News | Jan 12, 2024

WASHINGTON—Yesterday, on the House floor, U.S. Congressman Aaron Bean (FL-04) criticized President Biden's handling of the border crisis. In his speech, Congressman Bean emphasized the impact of President Biden's open border policies and refuted the false claim that Republicans are to blame for the situation.Mr. Speaker, can you guess how many times President Biden has visited the border in 2023 compared to how many days he went on vacation? 1 versus 138! Maybe if President Biden spent more time at the border, he would understand the chaos his policies have created.This...

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More Asian students enrolled in Baker County's only school district in 2022-23 school year

By NE Florida News | Jan 11, 2024

In Baker County's only school district, 0.7% of students enrolled identified as Asian in the 2022-23 school year.

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Congressman Bean, Colleagues Introduce "Cabinet Accountability and Transparency Act"

By NE Florida News | Jan 11, 2024

U.S. Congressman Aaron Bean (FL-04) has introduced the "Cabinet Accountability and Transparency Act," a legislation aimed at ensuring that cabinet officials are held accountable for their absences. The bill requires cabinet officials to inform Congress within 24 hours if they are absent from their job, or if the absence is due to an emergency, the agency must notify Congress as soon as they are aware of the absence.The need for such legislation was highlighted over the weekend when it was revealed that Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin had been secretly admitted to an...

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Bean, Foxx, Williams Demand Answers After NYC Mayor Closes School to House Illegal Aliens

By NE Florida News | Jan 11, 2024

WASHINGTON– Today, Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education Subcommittee Chairman Aaron Bean (R-FL), Education and the Workforce Committee Chairwoman Virginia Foxx (R-NC), and Rep. Brandon Williams (R-NY) have expressed their concerns over New York City Mayor Eric Adams' decision to close James Madison High School in order to house migrants in the school's gym.In a letter addressed to Mayor Adams, the lawmakers expressed their disapproval of the school closure and the subsequent disruption it caused to the students' education. They stated, "It is unacceptable...

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More Hispanic students enrolled in Baker County's only school district in 2022-23 school year

By NE Florida News | Jan 10, 2024

There were 144 Hispanic students enrolled in Baker County's only school district in the 2022-23 school year, according to the Florida Department of Education.

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Bean, Foxx, Williams: Biden’s Border Failures Are Hurting Students

By NE Florida News | Jan 10, 2024

WASHINGTON – In response to confirmed reports of illegal aliens being housed in a New York high school due to the Biden administration's border policies, Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education Subcommittee Chairman Aaron Bean, Education and the Workforce Committee Chairwoman Virginia Foxx, and Rep. Brandon Williams have expressed their concerns. They issued a statement emphasizing the dangers this situation poses to students and the impact it has on their education.According to the statement released by the Republican lawmakers, "Schools should never be used...

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Bean Joins Pappas to Call for Vote on Small Business Tax Fix

By NE Florida News | Jan 10, 2024

U.S. Congressman Aaron Bean of Florida and Congressman Chris Pappas of New Hampshire, both members of the House Small Business Committee, have sent a letter to House leadership urging a reversal of tax code changes that have placed a heavy burden on small businesses investing in research and development (R&D). The letter emphasizes the importance of restoring the ability of businesses and startups to fully deduct their R&D expenses each year.The lawmakers highlight the significant role small businesses play in driving innovation across various industries, such as...

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How many white students were enrolled in Baker County's only school district in 2022-23 school year?

By NE Florida News | Jan 9, 2024

In Baker County's only school district, 79.2% of students enrolled identified as white in the 2022-23 school year.

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How many Black students were enrolled in Baker County's only school district in 2022-23 school year?

By NE Florida News | Jan 8, 2024

There were 632 Black students enrolled in Baker County's only school district in the 2022-23 school year, according to the Florida Department of Education.

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Which former NE Florida News area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon Jan. 8?

By NE Florida News | Jan 6, 2024

These former NE Florida News area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon Jan. 8.

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NE Florida News area weekly mass times

By NE Florida News | Jan 6, 2024

The following parishes in the NE Florida News coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

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Southern Border: Turnstile for Crime, Cartels, & Drugs

By NE Florida News | Jan 4, 2024

Yesterday, U.S. Congressman Aaron Bean and Speaker Mike Johnson, along with 64 colleagues, visited Eagle Pass, Texas to witness the dire situation at the southern border caused by the Biden Administration's failure to effectively address the border crisis. The delegation aimed to understand the challenges faced by Customs Border Patrol (CBP) officers and assess the need for additional resources.During the visit, Congressman Bean expressed his frustration with the lack of progress in securing the border, stating, "Our porous border is an open wound being taken advantage of...